To relieve orthopedic pain, you can try these methods

Orthopedic pain is a problem that many people will encounter. Whether it is due to fractures, arthritis, lumbar muscle strain or other reasons, pain may affect our daily life and work. This article will provide you with scientific orthopedic pain relief methods and comprehensive care strategies to help you better deal with orthopedic pain.

Common causes

The causes of orthopedic pain are varied and include, but are not limited to, the following:

Fracture: A bone breaks due to external force, causing severe pain.

Arthritis: Wear of articular cartilage and uneven joint surfaces cause joint inflammation, leading to joint pain, swelling and stiffness.

Lumbar muscle strain: Maintaining the same posture for a long time or overusing the waist muscles will cause waist muscle fatigue, tension and pain.

Osteoporosis: Bones become thinner and more brittle, making them more likely to break and cause pain.

Mitigation methods

1. Drug treatment Drug treatment is a common method to relieve orthopedic pain, including over-the-counter drugs and prescription drugs. (1) Over-the-counter drugs: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and naproxen reduce inflammation and pain by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis. These drugs are suitable for mild to moderate bone pain and pain caused by arthritis. However, please follow the instructions of the product to avoid overdose. (2) Prescription drugs: Analgesics such as tramadol can directly act on the central nervous system to reduce or eliminate severe acute or persistent pain. These drugs are usually used to treat acute severe bone pain. However, prescription drugs must be used under the guidance of a doctor and cannot be purchased and taken on your own.

2. Physical therapy Physical therapy relieves bone pain by promoting blood circulation and improving muscle function. Common physical therapies include: (1) Hot compress and cold compress: Hot compress is suitable for chronic pain or joint stiffness. You can apply a hot water bottle or hot wet towel to the painful area; cold compress is usually suitable for acute pain, such as initial injury or swelling. You can put an ice pack or cold water bag on the painful area, but be careful not to apply it directly to the skin to avoid burns or frostbite. (2) Electrotherapy: Such as transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), which stimulates nerve endings through electric current to relieve pain. (3) Massage or massage: Gently massaging or massaging the painful area can promote blood circulation, relieve muscle tension and relieve pain, but be careful to use moderate force to avoid excessive force that may cause injury.

3. Nerve block Nerve block is a technique of injecting local anesthetics around peripheral nerves to temporarily block nerve conduction, which can quickly relieve neurogenic bone pain. Commonly used blocking drugs include lidocaine, bupivacaine, etc. However, nerve block needs to be performed under the guidance of a professional doctor to ensure safety and effectiveness.

Care methods

First, understand the cause of pain. First, understand the cause of pain, whether it is a normal development of the disease or an abnormal situation. For example, too tight plaster, infection in the surgical area, etc. may cause pain. Timely detection and treatment of these problems will help relieve pain.

2. Pain assessment and recording Assessing the patient's pain and recording the pain situation will help doctors understand the patient's pain level and treatment effect. Different pain care will be given according to the pain score. For example, mild pain can be relieved by oral analgesics, while moderate and severe pain may require intramuscular or intravenous analgesics.

3. Psychological care Patients with orthopedic pain are often accompanied by emotional problems such as anxiety and irritability. Give patients psychological comfort and support, distract their attention, and give them the confidence to overcome the pain. At the same time, encourage patients to face the pain positively and maintain an optimistic attitude.

4. Comfort Care Keep the ward quiet, clean and comfortable, and provide patients with a comfortable sleeping environment. When patients are in pain, they can be assisted to adjust their body position, massage the painful area, etc. to relieve the pain.

5. Functional Exercise After the pain is relieved, patients are encouraged to perform appropriate functional exercises, such as joint activities, muscle exercises, etc. This helps to restore joint function and muscle strength, and prevent muscle atrophy and joint stiffness. However, please note that functional exercises should be performed under the guidance of a doctor to avoid injuries caused by excessive exercise.

6. Health education Provide health education to patients to let them know the causes, treatments and preventive measures of orthopedic pain. Educate patients to maintain correct posture, avoid maintaining the same posture for a long time, and take proper rest to reduce the occurrence of orthopedic pain.

Orthopedic pain is a common health problem. Through the correct relief methods and comprehensive care strategies, pain can be effectively relieved and the quality of life can be improved. When pain occurs, we can take medication, physical therapy, nerve blocks and other methods to relieve pain. At the same time, we should also pay attention to the patient's psychological state and comfort, and provide comprehensive care and support to the patient.